{"id":808,"date":"2026-02-13T00:59:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T00:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/?p=808"},"modified":"2026-02-13T01:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T01:13:57","slug":"february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/","title":{"rendered":"February 16th or 17th: Ramadan Is Near Insha\u2019Allah \u2013 Are You Ready to Welcome It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"434\">As the blessed days move closer, our hearts begin to feel a unique spiritual breeze. <strong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"209\">Ramadan is reaching, Insha\u2019Allah<\/strong>, and February 16 serves as a powerful reminder that the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar is almost upon us. It is not just a time of fasting\u2014it is a season of mercy, forgiveness, reflection, and spiritual elevation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"631\">But the question we must ask ourselves is: <strong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"521\">Are we truly ready to welcome Ramadan?<\/strong> Just as we prepare physically for guests, Ramadan deserves a deeper preparation\u2014of the heart, mind, and soul.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%8C%99_The_Virtues_and_Benefits_of_Ramadan\" >\ud83c\udf19 The Virtues and Benefits of Ramadan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#1_Month_of_the_Quran\" >1. Month of the Qur\u2019an<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#2_Multiplication_of_Rewards\" >2. Multiplication of Rewards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#3_Forgiveness_of_Sins\" >3. Forgiveness of Sins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#4_Protection_from_Hellfire\" >4. Protection from Hellfire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#5_Laylatul_Qadr_%E2%80%93_The_Night_of_Power\" >5. Laylatul Qadr \u2013 The Night of Power<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%93%96_Ramadan_in_the_Light_of_Quran\" >\ud83d\udcd6 Ramadan in the Light of Qur\u2019an<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%95%8B_Ramadan_in_the_Light_of_Hadith\" >\ud83d\udd4b Ramadan in the Light of Hadith<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#Glad_Tidings_of_Ramadan\" >Glad Tidings of Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#The_Smell_of_the_Fasting_Person\" >The Smell of the Fasting Person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#Dua_at_Iftar\" >Dua at Iftar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%95%8C_How_the_Sahabah_RA_Prepared_for_Ramadan\" >\ud83d\udd4c How the Sahabah (RA) Prepared for Ramadan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#1_Six_Months_Dua\" >1. Six Months Dua<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#2_Increased_Quran_Recitation\" >2. Increased Qur\u2019an Recitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#3_Voluntary_Fasts_Before_Ramadan\" >3. Voluntary Fasts Before Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#4_Charity_and_Feeding_the_Poor\" >4. Charity and Feeding the Poor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#5_Spiritual_Cleansing\" >5. Spiritual Cleansing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%8C%9F_How_We_Can_Prepare_for_Ramadan_Today\" >\ud83c\udf1f How We Can Prepare for Ramadan Today<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#1_Prepare_Your_Heart\" >1. Prepare Your Heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#2_Build_the_Habit_of_Salah\" >2. Build the Habit of Salah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#3_Reconnect_With_the_Quran\" >3. Reconnect With the Qur\u2019an<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#4_Train_Your_Body_to_Fast\" >4. Train Your Body to Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#5_Control_Your_Tongue_Eyes\" >5. Control Your Tongue &amp; Eyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#6_Plan_Your_Ramadan_Schedule\" >6. Plan Your Ramadan Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#7_Increase_Charity_Now\" >7. Increase Charity Now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%95%AF%EF%B8%8F_Spiritual_Checklist_Before_Ramadan\" >\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f Spiritual Checklist Before Ramadan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%8C%99_A_Heartfelt_Reflection\" >\ud83c\udf19 A Heartfelt Reflection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%A4%B2_Final_Dua\" >\ud83e\udd32 Final Dua<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quran4ever.com\/islam\/february-16th-or-17th-ramadan-is-near-inshaallah-are-you-ready-to-welcome-it\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Conclusion\" >\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"678\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%99_The_Virtues_and_Benefits_of_Ramadan\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf19 The Virtues and Benefits of Ramadan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"857\">Ramadan is a divine gift granted exclusively to the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa. It is a month in which Allah opens the doors of mercy and multiplies rewards beyond imagination.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"889\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Month_of_the_Quran\"><\/span>1. <strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"889\">Month of the Qur\u2019an<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"915\">Allah says in the Qur\u2019an:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1077\">\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1077\"><strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1046\">\u201cThe month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur\u2019an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\" \/><em data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1077\">(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1279\">Ramadan is the month of revelation. Every recitation carries multiplied reward. It is the perfect time to reconnect with the Book of Allah\u2014not only by reading but by understanding and implementing it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1317\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Multiplication_of_Rewards\"><\/span>2. <strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1317\">Multiplication of Rewards<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1478\">Every good deed in Ramadan is rewarded many times more than usual. Nafl acts carry the reward of Fard, and Fard acts are multiplied up to seventy times or more.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1510\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Forgiveness_of_Sins\"><\/span>3. <strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1510\">Forgiveness of Sins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1530\">The Prophet \ufdfa said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1663\">\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1663\"><strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1624\">\u201cWhoever fasts Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\" \/><em data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1663\">(Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1733\">This is one of the greatest benefits\u2014<strong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1732\">a complete spiritual reset<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1770\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Protection_from_Hellfire\"><\/span>4. <strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1770\">Protection from Hellfire<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1874\">Fasting acts as a shield. It protects not only from sins but also from the punishment of the Hereafter.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1921\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Laylatul_Qadr_%E2%80%93_The_Night_of_Power\"><\/span>5. <strong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1921\">Laylatul Qadr \u2013 The Night of Power<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2039\">Within Ramadan lies a night better than a thousand months. Worship on this night equals more than 83 years of ibadah.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2081\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%96_Ramadan_in_the_Light_of_Quran\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcd6 Ramadan in the Light of Qur\u2019an<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2142\">Allah mentions fasting as an obligation filled with wisdom:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2310\">\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2310\"><strong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2279\">\u201cO you who believe, fasting has been prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may attain Taqwa.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\" \/><em data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2310\">(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2442\">The primary goal of Ramadan is <strong data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2372\">Taqwa (God-consciousness)<\/strong>\u2014to discipline our desires and strengthen our relationship with Allah.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2460\">Ramadan teaches:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2572\">\n<li data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2478\">\n<p data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2478\">Self-control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2491\">\n<p data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2491\">Patience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2505\">\n<p data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2505\">Gratitude<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2533\">\n<p data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2533\">Compassion for the poor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2572\">\n<p data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2572\">Detachment from worldly distractions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2614\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8B_Ramadan_in_the_Light_of_Hadith\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4b Ramadan in the Light of Hadith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2701\">The Prophet Muhammad \ufdfa would eagerly await Ramadan and prepare his companions for it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2730\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glad_Tidings_of_Ramadan\"><\/span>Glad Tidings of Ramadan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2741\">He \ufdfa said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2888\">\n<p data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2888\"><strong data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2863\">\u201cWhen Ramadan begins, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hell are closed, and the devils are chained.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2866\" \/><em data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2888\">(Sahih al-Bukhari)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2993\">This hadith highlights the spiritual environment of Ramadan\u2014it becomes easier to do good and avoid sin.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3030\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Smell_of_the_Fasting_Person\"><\/span>The Smell of the Fasting Person<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3050\">The Prophet \ufdfa said:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3178\">\n<p data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3178\"><strong data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3157\">\u201cThe smell from the mouth of a fasting person is more beloved to Allah than the fragrance of musk.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3160\" \/><em data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3178\">(Sahih Muslim)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3238\">Even the physical hardship of fasting is honored by Allah.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3256\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dua_at_Iftar\"><\/span>Dua at Iftar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3283\">Another beautiful benefit:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3394\">\n<p data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3394\"><strong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3377\">\u201cThe supplication of the fasting person at the time of breaking fast is not rejected.\u201d<\/strong><br data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3380\" \/><em data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3394\">(Tirmidhi)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3446\">Ramadan is therefore a <strong data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3445\">month of accepted duas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3451\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3499\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%8C_How_the_Sahabah_RA_Prepared_for_Ramadan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd4c How the Sahabah (RA) Prepared for Ramadan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3631\">The companions of the Prophet \ufdfa understood the value of Ramadan better than anyone. Their preparation began <strong data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3630\">months in advance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3658\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Six_Months_Dua\"><\/span>1. <strong data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3658\">Six Months Dua<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3721\">It is reported that the Sahabah would make dua for six months:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3764\">\n<p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3764\"><em data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3764\">\u201cO Allah, allow us to reach Ramadan.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3828\">And after Ramadan, they would make dua for another six months:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<p data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3863\"><em data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3863\">\u201cO Allah, accept it from us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3909\">This shows how precious Ramadan was to them.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3911\" data-end=\"3949\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Increased_Quran_Recitation\"><\/span>2. <strong data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3949\">Increased Qur\u2019an Recitation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4093\">Imam Malik (\u0631\u062d\u0645\u0647 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647) would stop teaching Hadith in Ramadan and focus entirely on the Qur\u2019an. The Sahabah would complete multiple recitations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4095\" data-end=\"4136\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Voluntary_Fasts_Before_Ramadan\"><\/span>3. <strong data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4136\">Voluntary Fasts Before Ramadan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4210\">Many companions would fast in Sha\u2019ban to spiritually warm up for Ramadan.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4251\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Charity_and_Feeding_the_Poor\"><\/span>4. <strong data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4251\">Charity and Feeding the Poor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4354\">They would increase charity even before Ramadan began, preparing to serve others in the blessed month.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4386\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Spiritual_Cleansing\"><\/span>5. <strong data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4386\">Spiritual Cleansing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4387\" data-end=\"4500\">They would resolve conflicts, forgive others, and purify their hearts so they could enter Ramadan with sincerity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4505\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4548\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%9F_How_We_Can_Prepare_for_Ramadan_Today\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf1f How We Can Prepare for Ramadan Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4642\">Ramadan preparation is not cultural\u2014it is spiritual. Here are practical ways we can prepare:<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4644\" data-end=\"4647\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4673\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Prepare_Your_Heart\"><\/span>1. Prepare Your Heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4675\" data-end=\"4768\">\n<li data-start=\"4675\" data-end=\"4702\">\n<p data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4702\">Repent sincerely (Tawbah)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4731\">\n<p data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4731\">Forgive those who hurt you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4732\" data-end=\"4768\">\n<p data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4768\">Remove jealousy, hatred, and pride<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"4819\">A clean heart receives Ramadan\u2019s blessings fully.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4824\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4856\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Build_the_Habit_of_Salah\"><\/span>2. Build the Habit of Salah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4858\" data-end=\"4935\">If we struggle with five daily prayers now, Ramadan will be difficult. Start:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"5003\">\n<li data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"4954\">\n<p data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4954\">Praying on time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4955\" data-end=\"4978\">\n<p data-start=\"4957\" data-end=\"4978\">Adding Sunnah prayers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5003\">\n<p data-start=\"4981\" data-end=\"5003\">Preparing for Taraweeh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5008\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5010\" data-end=\"5041\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Reconnect_With_the_Quran\"><\/span>3. Reconnect With the Qur\u2019an<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5043\" data-end=\"5064\">Start before Ramadan:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5066\" data-end=\"5133\">\n<li data-start=\"5066\" data-end=\"5090\">\n<p data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5090\">Read daily\u2014even 1 page<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5110\">\n<p data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5110\">Study translation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5133\">\n<p data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5133\">Listen to recitation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5178\">This makes Ramadan Qur\u2019an goals achievable.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5183\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5214\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Train_Your_Body_to_Fast\"><\/span>4. Train Your Body to Fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5216\" data-end=\"5238\">Begin voluntary fasts:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5293\">\n<li data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5261\">\n<p data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5261\">Mondays &amp; Thursdays<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5293\">\n<p data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5293\">13th, 14th, 15th (White days)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5295\" data-end=\"5334\">This reduces physical shock in Ramadan.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5336\" data-end=\"5339\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5341\" data-end=\"5373\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Control_Your_Tongue_Eyes\"><\/span>5. Control Your Tongue &amp; Eyes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5375\" data-end=\"5426\">Ramadan fasting is not only from food but from sin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5428\" data-end=\"5448\">Prepare by avoiding:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5504\">\n<li data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5458\">\n<p data-start=\"5452\" data-end=\"5458\">Gossip<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5471\">\n<p data-start=\"5461\" data-end=\"5471\">Backbiting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5472\" data-end=\"5485\">\n<p data-start=\"5474\" data-end=\"5485\">Haram media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5504\">\n<p data-start=\"5488\" data-end=\"5504\">Abusive language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5509\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5511\" data-end=\"5543\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Plan_Your_Ramadan_Schedule\"><\/span>6. Plan Your Ramadan Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5545\" data-end=\"5582\">Successful Ramadan requires planning:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5584\" data-end=\"5667\">\n<li data-start=\"5584\" data-end=\"5599\">\n<p data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5599\">Suhoor timing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5618\">\n<p data-start=\"5602\" data-end=\"5618\">Work adjustments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5619\" data-end=\"5635\">\n<p data-start=\"5621\" data-end=\"5635\">Qur\u2019an targets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5636\" data-end=\"5651\">\n<p data-start=\"5638\" data-end=\"5651\">Charity goals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5667\">\n<p data-start=\"5654\" data-end=\"5667\">I\u2019tikaf plans<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5669\" data-end=\"5672\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Increase_Charity_Now\"><\/span>7. Increase Charity Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5798\">The Prophet \ufdfa was most generous in Ramadan. Start giving from now so generosity becomes natural.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5803\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5845\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%95%AF%EF%B8%8F_Spiritual_Checklist_Before_Ramadan\"><\/span>\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f Spiritual Checklist Before Ramadan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"5847\" data-end=\"5885\">Use this as a quick preparation guide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"6085\">\n<li data-start=\"5887\" data-end=\"5912\">\n<p data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"5912\">\u2714 Make sincere Tawbah<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5913\" data-end=\"5932\">\n<p data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"5932\">\u2714 Clear grudges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5955\">\n<p data-start=\"5935\" data-end=\"5955\">\u2714 Set Qur\u2019an goals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5956\" data-end=\"5983\">\n<p data-start=\"5958\" data-end=\"5983\">\u2714 Fix Salah consistency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"6002\">\n<p data-start=\"5986\" data-end=\"6002\">\u2714 Plan charity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6003\" data-end=\"6028\">\n<p data-start=\"6005\" data-end=\"6028\">\u2714 Reduce social media<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6029\" data-end=\"6053\">\n<p data-start=\"6031\" data-end=\"6053\">\u2714 Learn Ramadan duas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6054\" data-end=\"6085\">\n<p data-start=\"6056\" data-end=\"6085\">\u2714 Prepare for Laylatul Qadr<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6087\" data-end=\"6090\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"6092\" data-end=\"6119\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%99_A_Heartfelt_Reflection\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf19 A Heartfelt Reflection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6249\">Not everyone who witnessed last Ramadan is alive today. Many graves are filled with people who once planned to fast \u201cnext year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6251\" data-end=\"6266\">So we must ask:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6358\"><strong data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6294\">Will we reach Ramadan?<\/strong><br data-start=\"6294\" data-end=\"6297\" \/>If Allah allows us, it is a sign of His mercy and invitation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6399\">Ramadan is not guaranteed\u2014it is gifted.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6401\" data-end=\"6404\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"6406\" data-end=\"6420\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A4%B2_Final_Dua\"><\/span>\ud83e\udd32 Final Dua<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6422\" data-end=\"6467\">Let us prepare with the dua of the righteous:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"6469\" data-end=\"6546\">\n<p data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6546\"><strong data-start=\"6471\" data-end=\"6546\">\u201cO Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha\u2019ban and allow us to reach Ramadan.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"6548\" data-end=\"6573\">And when Ramadan arrives:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"6575\" data-end=\"6631\">\n<p data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6631\"><strong data-start=\"6577\" data-end=\"6631\">\u201cO Allah, help us to fast, pray, and be accepted.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"6633\" data-end=\"6636\" \/>\n<h1 data-start=\"6638\" data-end=\"6653\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Conclusion\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6655\" data-end=\"6795\">February 16 is not just another date\u2014it is a spiritual alarm. <strong data-start=\"6717\" data-end=\"6752\">Ramadan is reaching Insha\u2019Allah<\/strong>, and the doors of mercy are about to open.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6797\" data-end=\"6854\">Let us welcome Ramadan not with shopping lists, but with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"6917\">\n<li data-start=\"6856\" data-end=\"6870\">\n<p data-start=\"6858\" data-end=\"6870\">Repentance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6871\" data-end=\"6881\">\n<p data-start=\"6873\" data-end=\"6881\">Qur\u2019an<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6882\" data-end=\"6891\">\n<p data-start=\"6884\" data-end=\"6891\">Salah<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6892\" data-end=\"6903\">\n<p data-start=\"6894\" data-end=\"6903\">Charity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6904\" data-end=\"6917\">\n<p data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6917\">Sincerity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"6993\">If we prepare our hearts today, Ramadan will transform our lives tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6995\" data-end=\"7089\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"6995\" data-end=\"7086\">May Allah allow us to reach Ramadan, benefit from it, and be among the forgiven. 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